World Health Day 2026 — press meet & panel
When
6 Apr – 7 Apr 2026
Where
Cirdap Auditorium, Dhaka
Annual BHRF press meet on the WHO theme "Our Planet, Our Health". Featured a panel with the DGHS, the Department of Environment, and icddr,b on climate-driven disease in Bangladesh.
BHRF members are encouraged to register through the membership portal in advance. Press passes are available for accredited journalists; please contact the office secretary with at least 48 hours’ notice.
For accessibility requirements or any logistical queries, write to events@bhrf.org.bd.
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